Mumbai, August 12: The Bombay High Court has clarified that possession of an Aadhaar card, PAN card, or voter ID does not make a person an Indian citizen. Citing the Citizenship Act, 1955, the court emphasised that these documents serve only as proof of identity for availing certain services, not…
Month: August 2025
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Where Is Jagdeep Dhankhar? Opposition Seeks Clarity
New Delhi, August 12: A political controversy has erupted after senior Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders questioned the whereabouts and well-being of former Vice President and ex-Rajya Sabha Chairman, Jagdeep Dhankhar. The concerns follow media reports from Telugu outlets claiming that Dhankhar recently met Prime Minister Narendra Modi for…
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Patiala Orders ₹76,800 Per Acre for Spurious Sunflower Seeds
Patiala, August 12, 2025: A District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission bench in Patiala has ordered compensation of ₹76,800 per acre to farmers whose sunflower crops failed in 2022 after they were sold spurious seeds. The commission also orally awarded an additional ₹35,000 to each affected farmer for mental agony. Who…
Bihar
Parliament Probes HC Judge, Bihar Voter Roll Sparks Protests
The Monsoon Session of Parliament witnessed high drama on Tuesday as the Lok Sabha constituted a three-member panel under the Judges’ Inquiry Act, 1968 to investigate allegations against Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma. The decision came amid continued Opposition protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral…
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JSW Cement IPO Allotment Today: Status & Listing Info
The much-awaited JSW Cement IPO allotment will be finalised today, August 12, 2025, marking the next step for investors who participated in the ₹3,600 crore public offering. The company, known for its green cement production, received a strong market response with the issue subscribed 7.77 times overall, as per BSE…
Festivals
Krishna Janmashtami 2025 to Be Celebrated on August 16
Krishna Janmashtami, one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals, will be observed this year on Saturday, August 16, 2025. The festival marks the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, revered as the embodiment of love, compassion, and wisdom. In 2025, devotees across India and the…
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BSNL & Tech Giants Launch 5G & AI Skilling Hub in Jabalpur
New Delhi, August 12: In a landmark step for India’s telecom sector, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has signed strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with four global technology leaders—Ericsson, Qualcomm, Cisco, and Nokia—to launch an industry-led skilling hub at the Bharat Ratna Bhim Rao Ambedkar Institute of Telecom Training (BRBRAITT)…
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Har Ghar Tiranga 2025: Over 5 Lakh Youths Join as Volunteers
The Ministry of Culture has announced the fourth edition of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative, calling upon citizens across India to hoist the National Flag and celebrate the spirit of independence. Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, revealed that…
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India Pushes Energy Growth with LNG, Hydrogen, Biofuels
The Government of India has announced a major push in the energy sector, unveiling initiatives that span hydrocarbon exploration, liquefied natural gas (LNG) expansion, green hydrogen production, ethanol blending, and biofuel development. The combined measures aim to strengthen energy security while accelerating the nation’s clean energy transition. Boost to Hydrocarbon…
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India Reviews Coal Block Progress in Five States
The Ministry of Coal has conducted a comprehensive review of captive and commercial coal block operations across Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Telangana, and Gujarat. The meeting, chaired by Additional Secretary & Nominated Authority Ms. Rupinder Brar, aimed to assess production progress, resolve operational challenges, and explore ways to accelerate…